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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.53, 1,223.55 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.53, 1,223.55 and 238.41 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.53 : 1,223.55 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.53/1,223.55 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.53x = 1,223.55 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.53x = 291,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,706.56/815.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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